MOLTING HELP!

[Jackie&fangs]

His abdomen is very small though.. Does that mean he's very dehydrated? When should I put some crickets in there?

 

[Jackie&fangs]

He can barely move his legs when he walks.. Is that normal? But he is producing webbing around him. I'm guessing he is just trying to make it all comfortable for himself?

I've now completely blocked out any light, made sure the temp and humidity is ok.. And just letting him rest.. So any other advice would also be very helpful

I'm just so happy he is alive!

 

[Fuzzball79]

Glad, all went well. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think the abdomen looks that small. They always look smaller after a molt, it's completely normal. As for movement: the bigger Ts often take longer to regain full control over the limbs than slings or juves. Remember they don't just shed their skin like snakes, but their exoskeleton. You'll find him doing his Yoga exercises (stretches and flexes) over the next few days or even weeks.
This is my Geniculata stretching:

P.S: were you able to get the molt out? Maybe you can try and sex it (or post a picture).

 

[Ghost]

His abdomen is very small though.. Does that mean he's very dehydrated? When should I put some crickets in there?

I'm glad that's he's fine I really feared the worst when you said that he hadn't moved since Wednesday,As for feeding him you should wait a week after the molt before you try feeding him as long as he as a full water dish for drinking he shouldn't dehydrate...

 

[Jackie&fangs]

Thanks for the help guys ))

Appreciate it

I do have a few snaps of the exo.. I had know idea that's how you could tell the sex..

 

[Jackie&fangs]

What side did you need to see?

 

[Fuzzball79]

What side did you need to see?

The inside.
the bit between the book lungs. It'll probably be dry and twisted, but you can sprinkle a couple of drops of water with dishwashing detergent(don't soak it, it'll rip) on it and gently unfold it. Have a look at the "How to sex your Tarantula" sticky.

 

[Jackie&fangs]

I actually just you tubed it!! That is so bloddy fascinating! I'll certInly try it out in the morning..

So if fangs is out and about doing fine but still very weak m.. Is there still a chance that I could lose him? Apparently even after a molt it's still pretty high in chances they don't survive.. Or am I just being paranoid.. Haha .